Sand Blaster - Maintenance Technician

Company: Flowserve Corporation
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Company Overview: If a culture of excellence, innovation and ownership is what you're searching for, consider putting your experience in motion at Flowserve. As an individual contributor, or as a leader of people, your enterprise mindset will ensure Flowserve's position as the global standard in comprehensive flow control solutions. Here, your opportunity for professional development and industry leading rewards will be supported by our foundational commitments to the values of people first, integrity and safety. Thinking beyond opportunity and reward, at Flowserve, we are inspired by working together to create extraordinary flow control solutions to make the world better for everyone! Role Summary: The Sand Blaster - Maintenance Technician in a pump service center is responsible for ensuring pumps and decoking equipment are clean and free from foreign materials. He/she ensures that the parts are clean and provided back to the technician in a timely manner. The Sand Blaster - Maintenance Technician follows instructions from the shop lead and reports to the Production Supervisor. 1st shift schedule - 6am-4:30pm. OT as required. Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, pension plan, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits. Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning each part and component using sandblast units and pressure washing equipment.
• Prepare components for abrasive blasting
• Applying blast cleaning to components in accordance to standards
• Select and match paint according to requirements
• Spray surfaces with appropriate amounts of primers and / or finish coatings
• Clean and maintain paint equipment
• Completes daily, weekly, and monthly SMS.
• Working safely and helping colleagues work safely.
• Complying with all Flowserve policies and procedures.
• Communicating clearly and professionally with co-workers and customers.
• Paint pump prior to shipment to the customer.
• Exhibiting behavior that encourages team-building, decision making, problem solving, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Complete all assigned safety training on time and follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Use knowledge of Safety Data Sheets for proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Make certain that all disposal drums and containers are properly labeled.
• Daily inspection of chip hoppers at each machine and dump in proper recycle container (brass, aluminum, steel) as required.
• Manage and properly dispose of all shop floor cardboard, trash, and crates on a daily basis.
• Regularly check all oily rag and sorbent drums throughout shop and properly dispose of as required.
• Exchange paint booth drums as required; properly label and store in Haz-Mat Building.
• Separate trash from corrugate for proper disposal and safely operate cardboard compactor; manage cardboard bales by neatly storing them in the warehouse yard.
• Manage non-hazardous wastewater storage and schedule removal.
• Maintain oil storage and maintain oil inventory levels.
• Maintain recyclable items such as plastic, paper, and aluminum.
• Maintain Hazardous Material Building. Organize and store all drums and containers in appropriate areas.
• Manage waste oil drum and skids. Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness and organization of Building.
• Maintain scrap pallets and crates by neatly stacking and staging them for disposal in the warehouse yard.
• Maintain warehouse yard in a neat, organized manner at all times.
• Maintain compactor areas in a neat, organized manner.
• Other non-technical facility related tasks such as painting, and cleaning as assigned by supervisor.
• Must have a safety-first mindset; follow all safety policies and procedures, and maintain a safe, organized work environment at all times.
• Immediately report all safety observations, near-misses or other potential safety hazards.
• Other duties as assigned. Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to wear a protective suit and a respirator
  • 6 + months of experience in operating a sandblast unit
  • Able to use, operate and maintain specialized equipment including spray guns and paint booth
  • Must have personal set of mechanic's tools and roll-around tool box
  • Able to stand for long periods and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
  • Able to operate sit down and stand up forklifts
  • Able to operate jib crane and overhead crane
  • Must be able to work overtime hours including weekends and holidays
  • Experience working in an industrial manufacturing environment
  • Use of basic hand and power tools.
  • Knowledge of safe and proper cleaning procedures. Preferred Experience/Skills
    • Good interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
    • Good basic math, computer and reasoning skills
    • Engaged, self-motivated team player who takes pride in quality and accomplishment.
    • Must exhibit ethical behavior, integrity and respect for others.
    • Should have a conscientious, can-do attitude and be relied upon to complete all work on time under minimal supervision.
    • Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing to keep supervisor, team members or other departments informed of issues. Req ID : R-5645 Job Family Group : Operations Job Family : OP General Maintenance EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers. com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve. com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.

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